LINGSTOWN

LINGSTOWN

Gates Open:

11:00 am

First Race:

1:00 pm

Admission Prices:

€10

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Track Biography:

The Killinick Harriers point-to-point has been held at the costal track of Lingstown since 1962. The point-to-point is said to have commenced in the late 1800’s. The previous venues being Foleys of Granask, Harveysglass, Knockhowlin and Cousinstown.

The track itself is a free-draining track and runs down to the Irish Sea on one side and Tacumshane Lake on the eastern side. Over the years there has been many successful trainers and jockeys partnerships forged at Lingstown. An example of this is Padge Berry and his nephew John and, in recent years, William Codd and his brother Jamie, who is one of the leading amateur riders in Ireland both on the track and in point-to-points.

Lingstown has been a successful hunting ground for the Wexford trainers of Colin Bowe, Denis Murphy and the Doyle brothers, to name but a few. There are two meetings held there each season, one in November and one on the second Sunday in March. We hold our banks race at each fixture which is always a great spectacle to watch.

Lingstown has produced many stars over the years such as the 2017 Aintree Grand National winner, One For Arthur and the former Kerry National winner Rath Of Titans as well as Marie Banrigh who was sold for a record breaking £320,000 at the Cheltenham festival sale after winning at Lingstown a few days previous.

Lingstown Point-to-Point Races

Lingstown,
Tomhaggard,
Co.Wexford

Contact Details

Anita Ronan - 087 7610459

How To Get There

By Road

From Waterford– Follow the N25 from New Ross to Wexford. Follow the signs for Rosslare Harbour until you come to the exit for Kilmore Quay. Take this exit and follow the signs from there.

From Dublin- Take the Wexford turn off from the M50 from Dublin. Take the Rosslare road followed by the exit for Kilmore Quay and follow the signs for the point-to-point from there.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located two and a half hours from Dublin airport.

Lingstown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family in the sunny south-east.

Our point-to-point is located ten minutes away from the picturesque Kilmore Quay which has a long sandy beach, quaint pubs and restaurants and different boat trips on offer that bring you to the nearby Saltee Islands.

With Rosslare Harbour only a twenty minute drive from our point-to-point, it is the ideal spot to enjoy a family break with endless things to do for all ages throughout the year.

Gigginstown House Stud won this race back in 2013 with subsequent Kerry National winner Wrath Of Titans, and in Diol Kerr and ASSEMBLE they would look to have a strong hand in this years renewal. The latter could be the pick, as this six-figure store purchase ran a big race from the front at Oldtown and only gave way late to a nice sort. That experience will stand to him here. Appreciate It, who had been sent off as a short-priced favourite at Ballinaboola, showed promise and is another who can run well.

MOORTOWN STUD 5yo Mares Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.

KILLISK BEN ROSE chased home recent Thurles bumper winner when making her debut at Killeagh, and that form line looks particularly notable. Having offered plenty of promise on her debut at Borris House before Christmas, Rosie And Millie ended-up running in a very competitive race at Kildorrery where she ran with real credit to finish second to a smart looking sort. She can offer the selection a serious challenge.

SLANEY FOODS 5yo Geldings Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.

OSCAR ACADEMY ran a notable race to finish fourth in the four-year-old maiden on this card 12 months ago. Absent since then, the form of the race has worked out particularly well and he can make a winning reappearance in this. Arctic Road has posted two consistent efforts to date at Mainstown and Tallow, whilst Reallyradical is a horse that was unlucky to make a costly final fence blunder at Tinahely on his debut, and both would look dangers.

PADGE BERRY RACE Open 4yo+ (Banks Course)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. All entries to be nominated by the Master of the Hunt issuing the Hunters Certificate. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens excluded.

VENITIEN DE MAI held off the potentially re-opposing Better B Quick over the banks around here in November and whilst his form has tailed off slightly in more recent times, he can bounce back to winning ways in this. My Murphy finished third in that banks race in November and he has run well since ensuring a better run can be expected.

ROSTOONSTOWN STUD Winners of Two (4yo+) Mdns Excl

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

La Cavsa Nostra and KING OF THE SHARKS were both in the winners enclosure at the Oldtown fixture last month, and the latter can double up this competitive looking race. Buckie Cullen dominated a small field contest at Cragmore when returning a distance clear and he would have to be feared, whilst Thinkinginmysleep battled tenaciously to record a deserved success at Tinahely and is another for the shortlist.

IRE WEL PALLETS 6yo+ Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.

Placed on all three starts to date, NEWLANDS CROSS can get his head in front in this race for the Shark Hanlon team. Ballinaboola third On Raglan Road ran well for a long way on his pointing debut and can step up, whilst Coach Road and Ard Chros are others that cannot be discounted.

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